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Blackened Shrimp Alfredo

Blackened Shrimp Alfredo is an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love! Made with simple, fresh ingredients, and it comes together quickly!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Keyword Blackened Shrimp Alfredo, easy blackened shrimp, blackened shrimp with alfredo
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5 peole
Calories 394kcal

Ingredients

FOR THE BLACKENED SHRIMP

  • 1 lb shrimp
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp cayenne
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp thyme

FOR THE ALFREDO

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 1 cup orzo
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup parmesan
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  • Toss the shrimp, olive oil, garlic cloves, and spices together.
  • In a medium cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the shrimp, make sure they’re not touching!
  • Sear the shrimp on each side for 3 minutes. Remove them from the pan and set aside on a plate.
  • In the same pan, don’t clean it, add the olive oil, shallot and sliced lemon, and orzo. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the white wine, let it bubble and stir it around to deglaze the pan.
  • Add the broth, parmesan and butter. Stir until the parmesan is melted then turn the heat down and stir in the heavy cream.
  • Return the shrimp to the pan. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • If you want to substitute the spice blend for cajun spice, use 2 tbsp of cajun spice in place of all of the spices (then feel free to omit the minced garlic or leave it for a more intense garlic flavor).
  • You can make the shrimp immediately or marinate it for up to 24 hours.
  • Store leftover shrimp and pasta in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 794IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 2mg